COVID-19 lockdowns significantly impacting global air quality: Study
London-- Researchers have found that levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Russian scientists establish Buddhist meditative state
Dharamsala-- In a first scientific evidence, Russian scientists have demonstrated that the body of a person in the rare spiritual meditative state of 'thukdam'...
Scientists discover why this woman can’t feel pain, heals more rapidly
New Delhi-- In a startling revelation, a team of scientists has uncovered the unique molecular make-up of a woman who can't feel pain, heals...
Indian origin team develops model for safer self-driving cars
CAMBRIDGE, MA--A team of Indian American researchers has developed a novel model that uses human inputs to uncover Artificial Intelligence (AI) "blind spots" in...
Biology without borders
New Quantitative Biology Initiative will bring together physical and life scientists to answer major questions
By Peter Reuell
Harvard Staff Writer
For centuries, people have looked at living...
Obama selects 4 Indian American scientists for presidential awards
Boston-- Four Indian-American scientists, including Kaushik Chowdhury from Northeastern University, have been chosen among 102 researchers who will receive the Presidential Early Career Awards...
New planet detected around star closest to the Sun
Berlin-- A team of astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) in Chile have found evidence of another planet orbiting Proxima...
Earliest Genetic Glimpses of the Movement and Mingling of Peoples in West Asia 8,500...
By Juan Sillezar
The Harvard Gazette
New genetic research from around one of the ancient world’s most important trading hubs offers fresh insights into the movement...
Your brain cells may be making you brave
Sao Paulo-- Ever wondered why some people comfortably walk between skyscrapers on a high-wire while others freeze on the mere thought of climbing off...
Getting the right grip with English Ivy’s powerful grasp
New York-- Learning about English ivy plant's natural glue can lead to better medical adhesives and stronger armor for the military, researchers report.
Famous naturalist...
